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- Pulsar PGD16iSCO
- Ryobi RYi2500
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| Specification | Pulsar PGD16iSCO | Ryobi RYi2500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | Yes | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 1200 W | Winner: Winner: 1850 W |
| Starting watts | 1600 W | Winner: Winner: 2500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 56 dB | 69 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 24 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 6.5 h | Winner: Winner: 7.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 0.6 gal | 1.2 gal |
| Fuel gauge | No | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 17.1 x 9.6 x 15.7 | 18.5 x 11.5 x 18 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | 5 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 3 % | 3 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 57 cc OHV 4-stroke | 79 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 1850 W |
| Starting watts | 1600 W | 2500 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 7.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Floating | Not available |
| UPC | 814726028114 | 46396056016 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 1850 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 1600 | 2500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 7.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 57 | 79 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 7.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, and tool kit | Oil, funnel, and tool kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Pulsar PGD16iSCO is a gasoline inverter generator with a rated output of 1200 watts and a peak of 1600 watts, designed for portability and clean power delivery. | The Ryobi RYi2500 is a 2500-Watt Recoil Start Gas Powered Inverter Generator equipped with CO Shutdown, designed for quiet operation and ideal for tailgates, camping, and recreational use. |
- Most PowerfulRyobi RYi25001850W running
- QuietestPulsar PGD16iSCO56 dB
- Longest RuntimeRyobi RYi25007.5h at 50% load
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